Author: Anuska Chatterjee

The government of Manipur has declared that it will be enforcing a “No work- No pay” policy for government employees who are not attending the office. The General Administration Department (GAD) has been tasked with providing information about employees who cannot attend their official duties because of the current circumstances in the state. Image source: PTI A recent circular released on Monday evening by GAD Secretary Michael Achom stated that following a meeting led by the Chief Minister on June 12 and the decision made in para 5-(12) of the proceeding, all employees receiving salaries from the General Administration Department…

On Monday, Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance and visits Russian troops in Ukraine following the Wagner group mutiny. Image source: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP Russian news agencies reported that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a group of mercenaries, continues to be under investigation for his involvement in leading an armed rebellion against top Russian military leaders and President Vladimir Putin. The case against him continues to remain open and Background of the Russian coup. Prigozhin has been openly critical of the Russian military establishment, declaring on Friday his intention…

With over 4 lakh people affected by the recent floods across 9 districts in Assam, the condition continues to be grim. In conversation with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured him of complete support from the central government to address the flooding situation in the state. Additionally, Shah emphasized that the Modi government remains steadfast in its commitment to stand by the people of Assam during challenging circumstances. Image source: PTI Amit Shah tweeted addressing the grim situation and challenges faced by the people in certain regions of Assam due to the…

In a joint press conference with President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responds “There is no space for discrimination in India” when questioned by the US media about the growing hate crimes against minorities and religious intolerance in Inda. Photo: AP During this press conference PM Narendra Modi was questioned about the measures his government was willing to take measures to improve the rights of Muslims and other marginalized groups and uphold free speech. Modi responds to this by stating that democracy runs in the DNA of the nation and that it is in their veins. He adds…

Assam Rifles troop exchanged fire early Thursday morning with unidentified men in the N Boljhang neighbourhood of Imphal injuring 2 soldiers. On June 21 unprovoked firing continued Urangpat in Manipur, with one IED blast reported south of Kwatka on a bridge near Ward No. 9. On May 3 2024, after at least 54 people died in the “Tribal Solidarity March” protesting against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe(ST) status, socio-political unrest, tensions, violence and clashes between communities continued. Image source: PTI The Central government invoked Article 355 of the Constitution, a provision related to emergencies, as the violence intensified…

With over 34,000 people affected across 19 districts, the Indian Meteorological Department issued a Red Alert predicting moderate to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Assam over the next few days. PTI Heavy rainfall in both the upper catchment areas of Bhutan and Assam and the release of water from the Kurichhu Dam in Bhutan is linked to rising water levels in the Brahmaputra river and causing floods in Western Assam. At present, around 5842.78 hectares of crop areas have been damaged and 523 villages spanning 17 districts in Assam are underwater. Extensive damage also includes vital infrastructure, including…